Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Alvarez has now scored nine Premier League goals this season, which equals his highest tally in a single campaign. He has been involved in 30 goals in all competitions this term (17 goals and 13 assists).

Brighton felt Walker should have been penalised for lunging in on Steele, but the counter-argument is that it was 50-50 and the City defender simply came out on top. Welbeck is off target with his effort as Brighton search for some sort of response.

Assist Kyle Andrew Walker

SHOT! Brighton, once again, give the ball away at the back. Alvarez this time tries to curl an effort into the far right corner, but it does not have enough bend.

Goal Julián Álvarez

It is not quite clicking for Alvarez in front of goal today. The Argentina international fires a shot from 18-yards down the throat of Steele. That resulted from Van Hecke gifting possession to Rodri.

ANOTHER BRIGHTON PEN APPEAL REJECTED! Adingra's cross clearly hits the wrist of Ake, albeit there is very little distance between the ball and the man. It is a solid shout nonetheless, and a little surprising that more Albion players did not join in the appeals.

Brighton have made their third change with under an hour played. Igor is on for Moder, which may mean Barco playing in a more advanced position.

A rare lively moment for Brighton as Joao Pedro charges through on goal and takes advantage of a fortunate bounce, but Ederson is on his feet in a flash and ensures the danger is cut out.

Albion came out for the second half a lot more fired up, but it ultimately came to nothing - the penalty shout aside - and City are back in control. Foden's low, inswinging corner is helped behind by Joao Pedro on the edge of the six-yard box.